Printing by Hand

A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens

A modern classic of DIY printmaking—updated for a new generation of makers.

Printing by Hand is a practical, inspiring guide to creating bold, graphic prints using stamps, stencils, and simple silkscreen techniques—no press required. Originally published in 2008 and embraced by makers worldwide, this updated edition brings Lena Corwin’s accessible, design-forward approach to a new audience.

Inside, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for 19 projects, spanning stationery, textiles, home décor, and more—from fabric pouches and wrapping paper to table linens, T-shirts, artwork, and furniture. Each project includes a ready-to-use design template, allowing readers to re-create the book’s patterns or adapt them into their own work.

This edition includes full-size pattern sheets housed in an envelope, along with an all-new block-printing project that expands the book’s range of techniques. An extensive how-to section covers tools, materials, and process fundamentals, while practical reference charts help you match inks to surfaces and achieve the color results you want.

Accessible, versatile, and highly visual, Printing by Hand is both an entry point for beginners and an enduring studio reference for designers, makers, and anyone interested in hands-on pattern-making and print design.

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

View our full delivery infomation here.